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I would like to see pics of everyone static drops no matter how radical or ghetto they are. I'm thinking about buying a 5/7 drop kit from a supplier, but wanted to see one on an actual bodystyle like ours first. All I get is pics of 67-72 trucks. Also, can you guys shoot me in good directions for kits. All I have found is one supplier for the 5/7" drop. Thanks.
It would be cool if you guys had before and after too.

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This is early classics stance photo Link they only go to 4/6

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3.5/5 (2.5 spindles, 1 inch coil, 5 inch rear coils) BEFORE / AFTER / STINKBUG LOOK

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What was the setup in the second picture? The third picture - what did you do? Put the rear back to stock and slam the front? Are those 20's?

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First pic is no drop (stock), Second is 3.5/5 (finished), third is front (3.5) rear (stock). Yes those are 20x8.5 Boyd Coddington Smoothie II's

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here is my 66.. REAR: Custom boxed and welded c-notch 5 inch drop springs/drop shocks/custom panhard bar with custom mounts/ 3 inch blocks.. Total of 8 inch static in the rear.. Going to put in 250 pounds of lead on my frame for a total of 9 in rear.. FRONT: 2 inch drop coil.. (I think) somewhere between 2 and 3 in the front..

Drives?? Like butter.. power steering and disc brakes.. Stop, steers and goes down the road like a cadi. Love it.. Some done by me and the rest by Drop Shop in Portland.

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Looks good all 3 ways. Nice truck! and thank you for the reply.

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Thanks guys. YOu got one up in the back and the other down in the back. I like the different styles!

BIRD7263 - Do you have problems with the back end bottoming out over bumps or down the feeway? I like ho your wheels are tucked under the stepsides.. what are the wheels and tire size? Are they just some stock steel wheels off of?

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Where are you guys getting these 5" drop springs" "drop shockS" and blocks? I cant find any site that has them in 5"

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Rear u bolts and blocks can be made for about 40-60 bucks. I have mine made at 11 inches. That allows for a 3 inch block. I also have 4 inch lowered coils in rear and cut front coils.

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Chevytrucknut - Man the wheels on both of your trucks is what ive been searching for. Where do I get a set? The wheels on the black truck look killer. Do you have a side shot of the orange truck? I like the centers on it.

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Thanks...the wheels are vette style ralleys.The black truck has the "police" centers and the other has the vette/chevelle style. The wheels are made by vintage wheel and they are available at many tire shops.15x8's with 225/60 in front 15x10's with 275/60 out back.

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Here's my truck...with the "mutilated coil spring drop" (PO) ....
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Here's my '62. The rear has 4" drop coils, the front has a 2" drop coils with another coil torched off, on a '73 front suspension. (about 3-4")....:chevy:

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...3/4 drop,1"drop springs with 2 1/2 drop spindles,front, 4" coil rear....

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Jeep coils in back. 1" drop springs up front. Both found on Craigslist for less than $50 for them both. Currently she is blown appart and will go back together with bags.
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c1...0/DSCN1223.jpg

Chop

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here is our '66
one coil plus 2 inches cut off the front (mid-'80's cross member), approximately 2 1/2" of drop
jeep coils on the rear, approximately 4" of drop

before
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...3&d=1211277163

after
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...5&d=1219015487

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Gosh Joe, when I first saw that you had replied to this thread, I thought I was gonna see a pic of your cab on the dolly.:lol:

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:lol:

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here ya go
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...6&d=1231804712
:lol: don't know how much i lowered it........

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yea, but it is a static drop though.:sexy:

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I have NO problems down the freeway.. Like I said, it drives like a Cadi.. Very smooth and never scrapes or bottoms out.. I have owned several of these 63-72 chevy trucks..This is how we do it and keep the best ride... My rear fender is just under 21 inches off the ground..

Now for my wheels.. They are stock steel 15 inch wheels off of a 71 impala. Then I bought 3 1/8 bullet center caps off of ebay for $20

Drop coils.. Just start looking around.. Several companies make them.. They are all over Ebay.. Some times if you type in 67-72 it makes them easier to find..

Like chevytrucknut said.. You can make your rear 3 inch blocks easy.. I have a guy here in Portland that makes the steel blocks for $10 and then the Makes the u-bolts for around $40.. Easy way to keep your stock ride and budget good.. I could have ya a set made and shipped if you want..

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......I thought it was a body drop.

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...or is it channeled?

The debate begins.:lol:

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:lol:

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heres mine 3/5 from ccp I have yet to put in the rear c notch , I' still not happy with the front most here even cut more from the front, but mine is about one inch from hitiing the front bumpstops?

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i trimmed our bumpstops.

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Cut those stops off, Dads r/w. I have no stops in mine and I do not bottom with 3" coils and 2.5" spindles.

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Nothing special on mine. 2" blocks in the rear and the front torsion bars backed off a bit in the front to level it out. All done by PO.

I would like to go a little a lower in the future, but I have never done any suspension work before and may need a little advice from you guys....

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/e...%20GMC/002.jpg

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/e...%20GMC/003.jpg

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real nice truck corts ... id leave it alone

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Here's mine

2.5" drop spindles in front and 5" drop coils in rear... verrrrry simple.. verrrrry easy...lol.. rides like a charm.. no issues whatsoever...

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j2...vy/62chevy.jpg

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Here 'ya go. 2.5" Drop spindles, 5" Drop rear springs, no c-notch. Shock relocation brackets and a super track bar (adjustable). All from Early Classic Enterprises.I put the biggest sway bars I could find on it. It handles like a go-cart. A little rough in the rear. The front is fine. 15x8 wheels front and rear. 275-60 front, 295-50 rear tires. I had 160 pounds of railroad track in the rear of the frame rails, but just took it out to put in the fuel cell.

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Forgot to add, 1" lowered springs in the front, too. 3.5" & 5" total.

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Good looking trucks everybody!

"TheDark1" Do you know the backspacing on your rear wheels? Are the backs 10" wide or 8's?

"DaddyMack" What are your wheel and tire specs? They look nice. I like the door peep mirrors also. IMight just have to be a copy cat on the mirror.

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They are all 8" wide rims. The back spacing is 4" I think. I'd have to measure to be sure. The rims were bought at Western Auto about 1993 or so. I know I didn't special order them though. I'm trying to find some 10" or 12" wide slots for the back. The peep mirror I have came from JC Whitney.

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255/45-18 all the way around without touching a thing...

American Racing Torqlite wheels. I don't remember if they are 18 x 7 or 8

i actually got rid of the peep mirror and put the big one back on. I think I like the look better, but most of all, I can see. ;) :lol:

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good to know .. thanks for the response

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Love your truck Corts!

Beautiful, and those are the tires I want to run on my truck, though I'm leaning toward blackwalls...

That said, those white walls make your truck!

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My old 1961 has CPP 4 inch rear drop springs and the torison bars cranked down until they drag on everything in their way. The ride is good but the dragging is bad. If your truck does not have torsion bars
not a problem. This pic is before the rear springs arrived and it is sitting on the bump stops in the rear.

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Add some snow and they drop a little more. But the traction is not so good. Waiting for spring.